Rockford Metro Area, IL
Living in the Rockford Metro Area
Bikeability19
Walkability16
Commute64
Public Transit19
Affordability77
Public Safety22
Airports68
Hospitals63
Colleges63
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools15
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
338kPopulation-9.2k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
23%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black11%
Caucasian70%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate32%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$56kMedian Household Income+$6.8k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty
25 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector77%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$125kMedian Home Value-$9.7k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$646Median Monthly Rent+$98 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas84%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Rockford Metro Area
United States45
Illinois50
Property Crime in the Rockford Metro Area
United States48
Illinois43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump48%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 25 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 25 | 2 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Rockford Metro Area
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding60
Tornado14
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rockford Metro Area, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rockford Metro Area, IL
Concordia Lutheran School
1 miles, W
St Bridget School
1 miles, SW
Walter Lawson Childrens Home
1 miles, NE
Rockford Lutheran School - Jr/Sr High School
2 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Rockford Metro Area, IL
Saint Anthony College of Nursing
3 miles, SE
Rockford University
4 miles, S
Beloit College
12 miles, N
Northern Illinois University
31 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rockford Metro Area, IL
Mercyhealth Hospital Rockton Avenue
4 miles, SW
Swedish American Hospital
5 miles, S
Osf Saint Anthony Medical Center
5 miles, S
Beloit Health System
15 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Rockford Metro Area, IL
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
10 miles, S
Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
58 miles, N
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
63 miles, E
General Mitchell International Airport
72 miles, NE